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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the book they follow mostly consist of?
(a) Weather reports
(b) Propaganda
(c) Packing lists
(d) Advice for travel

2. What happened to Mr. Wolfinger?
(a) He was found murdered.
(b) He went off to find help.
(c) He became ill.
(d) He died from an infection on his leg.

3. How many miles would the cutoff save them?
(a) 750
(b) 30
(c) 100
(d) 400

4. What happened to George Donner's hand?
(a) It was chopped off.
(b) It was severely burned.
(c) He had a cut that was becoming infected.
(d) He developed frostbite.

5. How long did the travelers expect to be in the Great Salt Lake Desert?
(a) 14 days
(b) 3-4 days
(c) 1 very long and hard day
(d) 7-8 days

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did John and Edward have?

2. How fast was the Donner Party moving as they blazed through the Wasatch?

3. What was the Reed wagon later called?

4. What did the families do in the evening?

5. How did Reed react to Clyman's message?

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